FAMILY PROGRAMS

WESTMOOR PARK FAMILY FIREFLY HIKE

All Ages • 8:30 - 9:30P LOCATION: WESTMOOR PARK

All participants must be registered. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Join Westmoor Park Naturalists as we take a hike at sunset. We will be on the lookout for summer fireflies. We will also listen for owls, search for “night-shift” mammals, and explore the woods after the sun goes down. Dress to be outdoors. Instructor: Westmoor Park Staff

PROGRAM # DAY DATES RES/NRES

522805A Fri 7/9 $5/$6

WESTMOOR PARK FAMILY SPRING PEEPER HIKE

All Ages • 7:45 - 8:45P LOCATION: WESTMOOR PARK

All participants must be registered. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Join Westmoor Park Naturalists as we take a hike at sunset. We will be on the lookout for Spring Peeper frogs, and other signs of spring. We will also listen for owls, search for “night-shift” mammals, and explore the woods after the sun goes down. Dress to be outside. Instructor: Westmoor Park Staff

PROGRAM # DAY DATES RES/NRES

521805A Fri 4/23 $5/$6

WESTMOOR PARK MORNING BIRD WALKS

All Ages • 6:30 – 8:30A LOCATION: WESTMOOR PARK

Westmoor Park is a great spot for migrating birds. We’ll walk each week, observing the progression of spring while finding an array of migrating birdlife - especially warblers. Please dress according to the weather. Register for all five sessions! Instructor: Larry Lunden

PROGRAM # DAY DATES RES/NRES

521701A Wed 4/21 $3/$4 521701B Wed 4/28 $3/$4 521701C Wed 5/5 $3/$4 521701D Wed 5/12 $3/$4 521701E Wed 5/19 $3/$4

WESTMOOR PARK FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

All Ages • 9:00A - 12:00P LOCATION: FERNRIDGE PARK

Join us at Fernridge Park for this fun festival focused on learning how to fish. You may bring your own bait (lures, flies, worms, etc.) or buy worms at the Festival. Upon arrival, please check in at the registration table. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Adults with a valid fishing license may fish, too. There will be learning stations to explore, games, casting lessons, and fishing for the whole family! Bring your own gear for a fun morning at Fernridge Park. This event is free, but please pre-register.

PROGRAM # DAY DATES RES/NRES

521752A Sat 5/1 $0/$0

WESTMOOR PARK FAMILY FRESHWATER FISHING CLASS

Age 8 and up • 6:30 - 8:30P LOCATION: WESTMOOR PARK

Learn to fish. Families and individuals age eight and up are welcome to attend this unique program that is part of the CT DEEP CARE (Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education) program. The class is taught by certified volunteer instructors and it’s FUN! All course material and fishing tackle is provided for class use. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fisheries Division sponsors this terrific program so it’s FREE to participants, but pre-registration is required. Individuals who register for this class will automatically be registered for the Family Fishing Festival on Saturday May 1st. Participation in the Family Fishing event will serve as the class fishing trip so participants can practice what they’ve learned. To learn more about the CARE program, log onto the CT DEEP’s website: www.ct.gov./ deep/care. Instructor: Doug Jackson and CARE Staff

PROGRAM # DAY DATES RES/NRES

521750A Wed 4/28 $0/$0